I can't sleep, no, not like I used to
I can't breathe in and out like I need to
It's breaking ice, now, to make any movement
What's your vice? You know that mine's the illusion
And all at once (as I'm trying)
I can help you out (just to keep things right)
I'll be what you need
(I kill myself to make everything perfect for you)
I'll do anything
Goodbye, apathy
So long, apathy

So don't sit still, but don't you move away from here
So goodbye, apathy (as I'm trying)
So long, fancy free (just to keep things right)
Goodbye, apathy
(I kill myself to make everything perfect for you)
I don't wanna be you

I don't walk right, not like I used to
There's a jump in my step as I rush to see you
I could be happy here as long as you're near to me

As long as you're close to me
Now that I'm alright (as I'm trying)
I can help you out (just to keep things right)
I'll be what you need
(I kill myself to make everything perfect for you)
Goodbye, apathy
So goodbye, apathy

So don't you stop pushing me, I can take so much
So goodbye, apathy (as I'm trying)
So long, fancy free (just to keep things right)
Goodbye, apathy
(I kill myself to make everything perfect for you)
I don't wanna be you

Everybody is watching you,
Everybody is watching me, too
Everybody is watching you,
Everybody is watching me, too
Everybody is watching you,
Everybody is watching me, too
Everybody is watching you,
Everybody is watching me, too
Everybody is watching you,
Everybody is watching me, too
Everybody is watching you,
Everybody is watching me, too

(I can't sleep)

(I can't sleep)

Overall Meaning

The song Goodbye Apathy by OneRepublic addresses the difficulty of breaking out of a state of apathy and finding motivation to move forward. The song describes a feeling of being stuck and unable to make progress, as well as the frustration and exhaustion that come with trying to push through that state. The lyrics suggest that the singer's motivation is tied to their desire to please someone else, as they are willing to "kill themselves to make everything perfect for you." The repeated phrase "goodbye, apathy" serves as a mantra, encouraging the singer to keep trying and to not give up.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "goodbye, apathy" and encourages the listener to not sit still, but also not move too far away from where they are. The repetition of this phrase, along with the repeated lines about trying to make things right for someone else, underscores the idea that the singer is trying to break free from a sense of detachment and disengagement from the world around them. The song suggests that finding motivation and engagement may involve pushing past one's comfort zone, taking risks, and seeking out meaningful connections with others.

Overall, the song Goodbye Apathy by OneRepublic offers a powerful message about the importance of finding motivation and staying engaged in life. The lyrics speak to the struggle of breaking free from a state of indifference and the importance of taking risks and connecting with others to find meaning and purpose.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't sleep, no, not like I used to
I am having trouble sleeping like I once did.

I can't breathe in and out like I need to
It's hard for me to breathe properly.

It's breaking ice, now, to make any movement
I feel like I am frozen and it's hard for me to do anything.

What's your vice? You know that mine's the illusion
Do you have any habits that you rely on? For me, it's living in make-believe.

And all at once (as I'm trying)
At the same time that I attempt to change my ways,

I can help you out (just to keep things right)
I will assist you to maintain a good relationship.

I'll be what you need
I will do what is required of me.

(I kill myself to make everything perfect for you)
I go to great lengths to make everything flawless for you.

I'll do anything
I will go to any extent to make things work out.

Goodbye, apathy
I am leaving behind my indifference.

So long, apathy
Farewell, my lack of interest.

So don't sit still, but don't you move away from here
Stay nearby but keep moving forward.

(as I'm trying)
(while I put effort in)

(just to keep things right)
(to maintain our relationship well)

I don't wanna be you
I do not want to be like you.

I don't walk right, not like I used to
I am not walking properly like before.

There's a jump in my step as I rush to see you
I am excited to meet and be with you.

I could be happy here as long as you're near to me
I have the potential to be happy as long as you are with me.

Now that I'm alright (as I'm trying)
Now that I am better (as I work on myself),

So don't you stop pushing me, I can take so much
Please keep encouraging me, as I can endure it.

So long, fancy free
Goodbye, my carefree attitude.

Everybody is watching you, Everybody is watching me, too
People are observing both of us closely.

(I can't sleep)
(I still can't sleep)

(I can't sleep)
(I'm still having trouble sleeping)

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Wolfsong

on Rich Love

23w

i played this to my x and he cryed

Geneya Campbell

on Counting Stars

10y

love this song..

just now